Insight
Allan Rae: Planning crisis needs clear and sensible political leadership
Published 7 months ago
Continuing this week’s focus on Scotland’s Broken Planning System, Allan Rae, land director at Kirkwood Homes, sums up what SCN has heard from many survey respondents by highlighting a lack of resources, the implementation of NPF4 and planning staff working from home.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
An architect writes on Scotland’s planning crisis
Published 7 months ago
Following the release of SCN’s survey results on planning delays and the resulting impact on companies in Scotland’s construction sector, an architecture practice has reached out to SCN in confidence to share its experience.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Catherine Feechan: Selling your business? Think about the ‘Three P’s’
Published 7 months ago
Experienced commercial and corporate lawyer Catherine Feechan writes about the considerations of selling a business and discusses the importance of due diligence, confidentiality, deal structure, and valuation to ensure a successful sale.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Jo Gilroy: Zero carbon construction site - unlocking the potential of hydrogen
Published 8 months ago
Jo Gilroy, group director of sustainability at Balfour Beatty, discusses the benefits and pitfalls of introducing hydrogen solutions on site at the company’s zero carbon construction site at the Royal Botanic Garden in Edinburgh.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Craig Sanderson: Social housing RIP?
Published 8 months ago
Time for another of Craig Sanderson’s self-proclaimed “frequent rants” about the use of the word ‘affordable’ to describe housing project proposals.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Neil Thomson: Global demand for skilled energy workers requires smart technology approach
Published 8 months ago
Aberdeen-based Neil Thomson discusses the challenges and strategies related to international workforce mobility in the global energy sector, emphasising the importance of compliance with visa and immigration regulations.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Alexander Carl: Condensation and dampness - tackling the scourge of housing
Published 8 months ago
Alexander Carle, director of asset management at Grampian Housing Association, explains how, with training and relevant qualifications, he and his team are proactively responding to one of the biggest challenges facing the housing sector – condensation and dampness.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Chris Mathieson: Celebrating careers in housing
Published 8 months ago
With Scottish Housing Day coming up this week, Grampian Housing Association’s head of people experience Chris Mathieson celebrates housing as a career and outlines Grampian’s learning and development initiatives.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Scott Wright: Pro-growth Programme for Government signals change in direction
Published 8 months ago
Scott Wright looks at First Minister Humza Yousaf’s efforts to strike a balance between pro-business and anti-poverty agendas in his first Programme for Government, examining key policy initiatives, reactions from the business community, and looming challenges related to public finances and social policies.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Gillian Campbell: Proposals for energy efficiency and heat standards welcome and must be affordable to all
Published 8 months ago
In response to this week’s Programme for Government, Gillian Campbell from the Existing Homes Alliance calls for the Scottish Government to develop a package of financial and fiscal measures to accompany the new Heat in Buildings Bill.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Audrey Simpson: My career in housing
Published 8 months ago
Ahead of Scottish Housing Day on September 13, Home in Scotland director Audrey Simpson shares her journey into a career in housing and explains why it’s an exciting sector for both school leavers and those working in other sectors.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Charlotte Walker: Sickness policy reform would help SMEs thrive
Published 8 months ago
As National Payroll Week takes place, payroll expert Charlotte Walker discusses the challenges and financial burdens faced by UK employers due to long-term sick leave and suggests potential reforms to the current Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) system to alleviate these issues.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Alan Drummond: Accountants must become tech experts to survive and thrive
Published 8 months ago
Accountancy industry veteran Alan Drummond looks at the transformative impact of technology, particularly artificial intelligence, on the accounting profession, using the 40-year journey of Douglas Home & Co as a case study to explore how innovation has revolutionised traditional workflows and what the future holds.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Susan Nightingale: How angel investment can help level the playing field for female entrepreneurs
Published 8 months ago
Susan Nightingale discusses the gender disparity in funding for entrepreneurs in Scotland and outlines various initiatives and strategies aimed at closing this gap, including the role of female angel investors and partnerships with organisations like Mint Ventures.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Stuart Young: Industry awards - love them or loathe them?
Published 8 months ago
With several industry awards on the horizon for the built environment, communications specialist Stuart Young shares insights on how to make the best of entering for such accolades.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Allan Rae: Planning crisis needs clear and sensible political leadership
Published 7 months ago
Continuing this week’s focus on Scotland’s Broken Planning System, Allan Rae, land director at Kirkwood Homes, sums up what SCN has heard from many survey respondents by highlighting a lack of resources, the implementation of NPF4 and planning staff working from home.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
An architect writes on Scotland’s planning crisis
Published 7 months ago
Following the release of SCN’s survey results on planning delays and the resulting impact on companies in Scotland’s construction sector, an architecture practice has reached out to SCN in confidence to share its experience.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Catherine Feechan: Selling your business? Think about the ‘Three P’s’
Published 7 months ago
Experienced commercial and corporate lawyer Catherine Feechan writes about the considerations of selling a business and discusses the importance of due diligence, confidentiality, deal structure, and valuation to ensure a successful sale.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Jo Gilroy: Zero carbon construction site - unlocking the potential of hydrogen
Published 8 months ago
Jo Gilroy, group director of sustainability at Balfour Beatty, discusses the benefits and pitfalls of introducing hydrogen solutions on site at the company’s zero carbon construction site at the Royal Botanic Garden in Edinburgh.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Craig Sanderson: Social housing RIP?
Published 8 months ago
Time for another of Craig Sanderson’s self-proclaimed “frequent rants” about the use of the word ‘affordable’ to describe housing project proposals.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Neil Thomson: Global demand for skilled energy workers requires smart technology approach
Published 8 months ago
Aberdeen-based Neil Thomson discusses the challenges and strategies related to international workforce mobility in the global energy sector, emphasising the importance of compliance with visa and immigration regulations.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Alexander Carl: Condensation and dampness - tackling the scourge of housing
Published 8 months ago
Alexander Carle, director of asset management at Grampian Housing Association, explains how, with training and relevant qualifications, he and his team are proactively responding to one of the biggest challenges facing the housing sector – condensation and dampness.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Chris Mathieson: Celebrating careers in housing
Published 8 months ago
With Scottish Housing Day coming up this week, Grampian Housing Association’s head of people experience Chris Mathieson celebrates housing as a career and outlines Grampian’s learning and development initiatives.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Scott Wright: Pro-growth Programme for Government signals change in direction
Published 8 months ago
Scott Wright looks at First Minister Humza Yousaf’s efforts to strike a balance between pro-business and anti-poverty agendas in his first Programme for Government, examining key policy initiatives, reactions from the business community, and looming challenges related to public finances and social policies.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Gillian Campbell: Proposals for energy efficiency and heat standards welcome and must be affordable to all
Published 8 months ago
In response to this week’s Programme for Government, Gillian Campbell from the Existing Homes Alliance calls for the Scottish Government to develop a package of financial and fiscal measures to accompany the new Heat in Buildings Bill.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Audrey Simpson: My career in housing
Published 8 months ago
Ahead of Scottish Housing Day on September 13, Home in Scotland director Audrey Simpson shares her journey into a career in housing and explains why it’s an exciting sector for both school leavers and those working in other sectors.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Charlotte Walker: Sickness policy reform would help SMEs thrive
Published 8 months ago
As National Payroll Week takes place, payroll expert Charlotte Walker discusses the challenges and financial burdens faced by UK employers due to long-term sick leave and suggests potential reforms to the current Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) system to alleviate these issues.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Alan Drummond: Accountants must become tech experts to survive and thrive
Published 8 months ago
Accountancy industry veteran Alan Drummond looks at the transformative impact of technology, particularly artificial intelligence, on the accounting profession, using the 40-year journey of Douglas Home & Co as a case study to explore how innovation has revolutionised traditional workflows and what the future holds.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Susan Nightingale: How angel investment can help level the playing field for female entrepreneurs
Published 8 months ago
Susan Nightingale discusses the gender disparity in funding for entrepreneurs in Scotland and outlines various initiatives and strategies aimed at closing this gap, including the role of female angel investors and partnerships with organisations like Mint Ventures.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Stuart Young: Industry awards - love them or loathe them?
Published 8 months ago
With several industry awards on the horizon for the built environment, communications specialist Stuart Young shares insights on how to make the best of entering for such accolades.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →